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2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,791 miles

Rear rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2025 76,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 75,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2023 73,420 miles

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

Both sides rear shocker casings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components heavily corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 71,787 miles

front wiper blades worn

rear axle beam corroded

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2022 71,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust mounting brackets broken

front wiper blades worn

leak of exhaust gases - suspect exhaust manifold

leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust pipe

rear axle beam corroded

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,028 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads and edges

n/s front tyre cracking in treads and deteriorated in sidewall

o/s rear lower shocker casing corroded

rear brake discs lipped unable to see pads

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 68,369 miles

all four tyres cracking in treads

rear brake discs slightly lipped pads appear low

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 66,115 miles

n/s rear secondary outer stop light inop

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 63,249 miles

n/s rear outer secondary stop light inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 59,789 miles

front exhaust bracket broken and rear bracket missing

knock from steering

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 May 2016 56,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 42,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 27,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,773 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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DA08 CSV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA08 CSV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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